Padfoot/Sheepsfoot Rollers

Padfoot Drum Rollers are used in the initial stage of road building to achieve higher compaction density due to the pads having less surface area. Due to the pads having less surface area ( as opposed to a smooth round drum with equal weight distribution ) they leave distinctive imprints. These imprints left by the pads are called "Sheep's-Foot" for obvious reasons. The "Tracks" left by the pads looks like it was left by a herd of sheep.

Remote Controlled Rollers

Radio controlled compaction rollers are a great option for tight spaces where it is not always practical to use larger compaction equipment or directly manned compaction equipment. The infrared remote control puts personnel in a safe location away from potential hazards yet still allows you to meet compaction requirements in problematic areas.

Single Drum Rollers

Single drum rollers are large compacting machines with a single large roller in the front and pneumatic tyres at the back. A rigid frame/joint connects the drum and the tyres. These machines have higher manoeuvrability than the larger double rollers and can be transported quickly. The driver is seated in the middle of the roller in a cab and the engine is behind this. This gives the driver better access and capability over the machine.

Walk Behind Rollers

The varieties of Walk-behind rollers available are the single drum and the tandem kind. Both these varieties are self-propelled and can work in either direction. Cable and road linkages control these machines. The increased mobility of these rollers significantly augments compaction power in contrast to plates and tampers. The rollers are used most commonly for asphalt and soil compaction and are used extensively in road repair jobs.

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Choose the right compaction roller

Choosing the right sized single drum roller packer is a matter of renting the largest possible, but not one that is too large to work on the site. If you have a congested work site, it is always better to err on the side of caution and rent a packer that is a little smaller than rent one that is too large. Being unable to navigate around the job site means not being able to compact material. That means a failed soil compaction test, which means no building permits.

Where you can use compaction roller

Roller packers are used to compact road base, asphalt and flatwork; to solidify slopes and embankments; to compact the bottom of trenches; and to compact soil prior to pouring a foundation. Any job too large for a plate compactor, jumping jack or walk behind roller packer will require the rental of a single drum roller if the ground is uneven or rocky. While single drum packers work fine on flat ground, the same can not be said for double drum packers on uneven ground. Common use cases for single drum rollers are generally locals where a double drum roller will not operate.

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